Lexus IS 2009 vs Volvo C70 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 208 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 68 HP more power than Volvo C70, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Volvo C70. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.6 | |
| Lexus IS consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C70, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volvo C70) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus IS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo C70 2009 2.4 engine: The strengths of this engine lie in its durable components, long lifespan, reliability in everyday use, and substantial power reserves.
However, there are notable weaknesses. Early models were equipped ... More about Volvo C70 2009 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus IS is 2 cm longer than the Volvo C70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 200 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo C70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus IS has 35 litres less trunk space than the Volvo C70. This could mean that the Lexus IS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.6 metres less than that of the Volvo C70, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 9600 | |
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